Archive for the ‘Whip Holder’ Category

The Fox Whip Holder is officially done! I think it turned out beautifully. It is a spectacular piece. This is a piece that I am going to be sad to see go back to it’s home. Here is a before and after picture…

Fox Whip Holder Before and After

Brandon made the finish darker and it really brings out the details of the carving. Here are a few pictures to show the incredible carving of this piece. If you want to see the pictures larger just click on the photo…

Fox Whip Holder

Fox Whip Holder

Fox Whip Holder

Fox Whip Holder

Fox Whip Holder

Brandon added the foot and did a spectacular job on it. You can’t even tell it was ever repaired!

Fox Whip Holder

Fox Whip Holder

Fox Whip Holder

Brandon is now working on another restoration and is also working on an original figural nutcracker. Updates and pictures coming soon!

Finally! Our heat wave is letting up a bit and Brandon is back to working on a few restoration projects. He is working on this whip holder…..

Whip Holder

Whip Holder

The Fox Whip Holder is missing his foot and he needs to have his finish put back to his original color and get rid of the white washed finish. The fox is extremely detailed but it is really hard to see the details with the light finish.

Here are a couple pics of the current carved foot….

Fox Whip Holder With New Carved Foot

Fox Whip Holder With New Carved Foot

The foot will have to be attached and the fur carved to match then will be the finish!

He is also working on this bull nutcracker…

Bull Nutcracker

The Bull Nutcracker needs to have his horns replaced. This is the bull with a clay mock up of his horns….

Bull Nutcracker with Clay Horns

Brandon and the owner of the nutcracker had been searching for pre-ban ivory or an artificial ivory to carve the horns. They have decided on carving the horns out of tagua nuts. I’ve said it before but each project I learn something new. I never knew that there are nuts that look like ivory and as hard as ivory!